The White Bear in North East Derbyshire

So to start I’d like to say what a great job the staff did and how well presented they were in there manners towards us and uniform etc. The food was absolutely outstanding, we had the black pudding scotch egg which was Devine with a perfect egg inside.Four of us had the fillet steak… to put it simply I haven’t ever had a steak quite like this, I had mine rare and it was absolutely perfect right the way through, the accompanying sauce was perfectly salty to complement the steak and the potato Dauphinois was the perfect side to tie it all together. The desserts were amazing! The white chocolate and baileys cheesecake was quite simply the best I’ve ever had and I’m a big fan of cheesecake. The overall atmosphere was nice and quiet perfect for a formal fine dining experience, staff were very friendly and facilities were clean and tidy. Jacob did an excellent job with wine table service, offering us a bit of the wine to taste before pouring a perfect measure in our glasses.The only pointers I could give them is that you could possibly show your staff to pour wine with the butt of the bottle and twist as they leave the glass to avoid drips on the table but that’s just me being fussy because everything was so perfect! The only bite for us was that we requested a longer wait between starters and mains but felt it was still a bit too quick! Other than that what an amazing venue with amazing food and equally amazing staff! This place deserves everyone’s visit! Prices are very well and truly justified!

Never had Sunday lunch here and what with the dreaded lock down looming we will miss eating out here for a while so decided to try it, after all, every time we visit in the evenings everything is fabulous. Social distancing and rules strictly adhered to and it wasn’t very busy so we had one of the rooms to ourselves.A larger menu than we actually expected for a Sunday as well as the traditional choice of roasts. We both had a starter, followed by roast chicken, which was lovely and came with mashed potato, roast potatoes, a selection of vegetables with a large Yorkshire pudding and gravy.Such a shame that restaurants are having to close yet again...we look forward to returning as soon as it is able o re open.

We came here as a party of 5 for a birthday/graduation meal.We wanted a laid back atmosphere but with brilliant food.I’d driven past this place for years, and then finally made the jump to try it after a recommendation.Wow definitely disappointed, even during the time after lockdown with a smaller menu the selection was still vast.Each person had a starter and main, but we were to stuffed for pudding.Be careful if you or anyone in your party is taller than 5’7, as the beams are quite low.

My friend and I dined here last night. It’s the first time that we’ve dined out since the 10pm closing time was instated.The food was absolutely delicious - one of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time (and I made the most of the ‘Eat out to help out’ campaign in the summer!) I had the white onion, cider and cheddar soup to start, my friend had the baked brie and parma ham. We both had the rump of lamb for our mains, which was a sizeable portion and cooked to perfection for us (juicy and pink but not oozing blood); we had an extra portion of potato dauphinois (a steal at £2.50!) The mains also came with an individual dish of perfectly cooked al dente vegetables each. For dessert I had the cheese board and my friend had the cheesecake. We had two bottles of the Shiraz and the bill still came in at under £100.The tables were spaced out well, the staff adhered to the wearing of face masks, and there was sanitiser for use. All common practice these days but still there feels like there is a degree of difference in how well places manage this; The White Bear, in my opinion, is one of the better places. Our waiter, Jacob, was an absolute delight; friendly and attentive without being overbearing. There were a few tears from us - it’d been a long, hard week - but Jacob discretely kept his distance while still being visible had we wanted anything else from him. Around 9.30pm the lady who appeared to be in charge, possibly the owner, checked whether we wanted any more drinks before they closed, and just before 10pm brought us the cap for the wine so that we could take it with us.All-in-all a delightful evening. There was nothing that could be improved upon and I’m sure we’ll be back again relatively soon. Thank you all at The White Bear.

Had an excellent meal at The White Bear. We had the black pudding scotch egg and the popcorn shrimp to start, belly pork and blade of beef for mains, sticky toffee pudding and chocolate orange bread and butter pudding. All really tasty, made not bought, decent portions. Lots of little touches that made their food stand out. Highly recommended!

My friend recommended the white bear so we went today for Sunday lunch. We booked by phone and was greeted by a very friendly lady. Shown to our table. We ordered a drink then my husband ordered the roast pork and I the chicken. Everything was perfect veg cooked beautifully.He then found room for sticky toffee pudding and a latte. Really enjoyable. Thank you x

Took advantage of our favourite restaurant participating in the Governments ‘Eat out to help out‘ yet again, this time on Bank Holiday Monday and was not disappointed - service and food was just as excellent as it always is!Covid precautions in place and adhered to. The three waiting staff were all superb - always friendly and efficient. Food was delicious.Will be back VERY soon - We never need an excuse to visit here - it’s fantastic!!

Came here as our first meal post lockdown, and was not disappointed. Upon entry we noticed the views from the patio seating area, which must be some of the best scenery in Derbyshire! We were greeted at the door by some splendid staff members who shown us to our table and was told the soup of the day and specials. I decided to go for the scotch egg to start (which was the best I have ever had by a country mile) and the rump of lamb for my main course. The lamb was cooked to absolute perfection, I could’ve cut it with a spoon! It was melt in the mouth and the sauce was sensational! My partner had the tiger prawns to start with chilli sauce and the fillet steak with bacon and Stilton cheese as a main course. Again, my partner said was cooked to perfection and was clearly very impressed with how fast it was gone! We was both very full following our main course but could not say no to the homemade chocolate and hazelnut parfait. This was the perfect end to our meal. We will be returning very soon, and enjoyed every moment.

Visited with friends this evening, a rare midweek treat for us. The prawns and squid were superb as was the Duck, Seabass, Blade of beef and the Beetroot Wellington. The attention to detail was evident throughout and provided a lovely relaxing experience. Unreservedly recommend.

What a fantastic meal served up by some lovely attentive people. Definitely worth a visit whether the Eat Out deal is on or not. We’ll certainly return if we holiday in the area again. Absolutely delicious, Thank you White Bear.

Hadn't been for a few years, but pleased to say the White Bear was as good as remembered. Delicious mushroom, stilton and white wine soup and chicken liver terrine to start, followed by duck breast and salmon (best I've had for a long long while). Service was friendly and efficient. Lovely atmosphere, lovely food, lovely hosts. Will definitely ne nack soon.

Anniversary meal out with my husband. We had a drink outside in the sunshine (stunning views of the valley) whilst perusing the menu. I had tempura king prawns, followed by braised beef blade. Hubby had mussels followed by sea bass from the specials. The food, drinks and service were all first class! Why has it taken us so long to return to this gem of a restaurant? We will be back!

This is an amazing place. Tucked in at the side of the road partially hidden by being on lower ground, Called in about 4 years ago for a pint after a long meeting in Clay Cross. Owned and run by a family it immediately brought to mind many of the semi rural restaurants in France. The building itself is really attractive and so it wasn't long before we went for a meal which was to be the first of many. Great creative food, faultless service makes for a special occasion. It could be so very easy to become part of the family.

Fantastic. What a great meal in a fabulous setting. So pleased the White Bear is open again. Service was superb and the new measures to socially distance were well observed. Spotlessly clean. I had the parfait followed by the pork belly. Delicious. Thank you

Really great to dine here again the food is fantastic, every time I have the soup I always say it’s the best I have had but the white onion and cheddar last night truly was superb, my wife had the scallops with pancetta which is always very good, the blade of beef was perfect for a rainy evening, my sea bass with white wine sauce again beautifully cooked by the chef who knows how to cook fish to perfection, we decided to force a dessert as it was too tempting, white chocolate and Bailey’s cheesecake and a delicious orange and dark chocolate bread and butter pudding Great to see them back open, if you haven’t been you are missing out

A late wedding anniversary meal, due to lockdown for the husband and myself....we were so happy it had re opened again.Booked in advance, yet as they were busy and with social distancing in place Sue actually opened earlier than usual for us - much appreciated! Hand sanitiser and full table service in place.As always food was delicious and cooked to perfection. Service was superb; the three young waiting staff were all really lovely and efficient.VERY highly recommended!

Booked this restaurant for my mum's 90th birthday. As we pulled up my heart sank... what have I booked, it looked a little scruffy from the outside.Though we loved the parsley (owners might know what I mean by that, my cousin and I marvelled at how healthy it looked compared to what we grow at home.) Inside is a different story the old part of the bar is quaint with a log burner and there are newer bits to suit those that like things a bit well newer. We opted for a table by the log burner. Now I am a pretty harsh restaurant critic as you will see from some of my other reviews but this I have to rate as excellent. The food was superb, beautifully cooked, good quality ingredients and the sauces were excellent. All the food was well presented and served piping hot (makes such a change I am fed up with cold food being served elsewhere.) Two of our group started with the prawns - they were described as succulent and tasty, they must have been because no one offered to let me try one! I had the squid (I am a bit of a squid fan) and well squid is squid unless its in a stew but these were beautifully done, not greasy just lovely, tender and went down very well! Our fourth member had the black pudding scotch eggs - again I was not allowed a taste.. but he said they were excellent the yolks were perfectly cooked just runny enough to be considered "master chef." Moving on to the mains; two of us had rack of lamb in a red wine sauce - omg - tender, perfectly cooked pink, melt in your mouth lamby cream dream! My friend has a small appetite due to ill health if she hadn't been sitting too far away I would have whipped what she left! Though I haven't seen her eat so much in ages. My mum had the pork belly with sticky onion sauce well I don't think I have seen her clear a plate that quick in years! I'll come back to mum's comments. The last member of the group, Mr Grumpy, had the chicken stuffed with haggis in a whisky sauce - he loved it and trust me that is going some for him to make a good comment, he said he found the sauce a bit rich but he was in a mood so when he went outside (my instruction to him to go out and find a better mood LOL) I tried the sauce and it was excellent not too rich, he was lucky to find anything left on his plate when he came back in! Moving on .. now I don't really eat desserts but I did and had the bread and butter pudding with custard - well ring the bells of celebration it was perfect! Light, not sweet sludge like most places but delicately sweetened and not over heavy in any taste, even the custard was in my view perfect, again not over sugared. Mum had the cheesecake - white chocolate and baileys I think - she loved it. Oh I nearly forgot the home made bread with a bottle of olive oil on the table for dipping - lovely - now if there had been a pot of parmesan for me to mix with the olive oil as well I would have been in seven heaven! Too many business trips to the States I am afraid - good bread, oil, herbs and parmesan yum!Service was for me just right, it was friendly with interesting short conversations not the usual couldn't really care service platitudes. I got the feeling that there was a genuine appreciation to hear feedback there and then. The speed of service in my opinion was just right, I did not feel rushed neither did I feel slowly left too long! I had time to savour the food without seeing a rushing head popping up and down and the wait between courses gave me time to enjoy what I had just eaten, rest a bit and then be delighted to receive the next course. How this team turn out such excellent food I have no idea - very skilled and with a fine taste themselves I guess. As I previously said today was my mum's 90th birthday and she may be an old lady but as a lady who was the most fabulous cook all her life until the last 10 or so years it was always hard to find a meal that met our family standards. Today she said "I think that is the best meal I have had in 30+ years." That is a massive compliment, trust me! As a family we have eaten across the world at some of the most prestigious restaurants in the world but for where this place is and what it is I think its absolutely brilliant. Oh I nearly forgot - I am a great eavesdropper and on the table next to us who came in pretty late for lunch the plaice (I think) in lobster and prawn sauce was described as "to die for" and the Venison described as bloody good. I couldn't hear any comment from the roast chicken lady she was out of ear shot other than hearing her fret about calories!Thank you. We will deff be back and I am hoping sooner than later! Lent diet has gone out the window with a fantastic bang! Heck I am not religious so who cares about Lent thank you team White Bear for helping me break it! Now it wouldn't be me if I didn't find something to grouch about but the only thing I can find is that it was a bit cold as all old buildings are! Perhaps stick the fires on earlier? Sorry! What more to say! From a grouching person who likes to review everything from the Mandarin Oriental on the banks of the Chao Phraya to a greasy spoon in Chesterfield - well done totally recommend you.

Meal for two for a special occasion - husband's retirement, and it didn't fail. Everything was fantastic: the ambience, the rustic feel, warm, lovely, friendly service and of course, fabulous food. Only live 10mins drive from here and never been before but will definately be back.

4 of us dined here, our first visit, but we will all be going back. Log burning stove, very welcoming Landlady and delicious food. If you are looking for “real” food do pay them a visit.

Had an excellent meal here recently. Everything was A1 including friendly staff and service. Highly recommended!

Birthday celebration with Party of 8 people, All of us left very happy with the food, drink, service & particularly happy that the bank wasn't broke !!!For us this is the perfect place to have a celebration, it is intimate enough to be special, the atmosphere is just right, service is good, but most of all the food is very very special.Well done to all at the White Bear, we're already looking for an excuse to come back.

Friendly owners, fantastic food a big log fire- this pub is lovely. You can choose to sit in a brightly lit room or a more intimate less bright part of the place for your meal. The dishes are served quickly and efficiently.Nothing is too much bother for the hostess. A hidden gem!

Booked to come back for husbands birthday; and yet again another fabulous, tasty meal in very pleasant surroundings.Great service from the waiting staff, had a lovely chat with Sue at the bar. Food was delicious and we could not fault a thing.Will be back very soon.

My partner and I had called in for drinks on previous occasions and we finally decided to try something from the menu. I have never tasted food like it, delicious food and reasonably priced. My partner ordered different dishes to me and she said the same thing, we will definitely be back very soon. The host was excellent, charming and very attentive.

I've wanted to visit here for a while but never got round to it, but thankfully my wife booked us in for a birthday meal. And what a beautiful meal it was, as it was my birthday I went for the full 3 courses, I started with calamari followed by the lamb and we shared two puddings one was the baileys cheesecake and the other was the dark chocolate orange bread and butter pudding, all of the courses were perfect. My wife had the beetroot and goats cheese Wellington and that was really tasty too. The staff are attentive friendly, it's a lovely little hidden gem. Brilliant solo chef as well. Well worth a visit

Must be over a year since eating here AND the food was still excellent. Our party of 8 had for starters muscles, feta and olive salad, homemade soup, squid and baked Brie. All served with homemade bread. Mains were plaice, sea bass, venison and beef. Service was very good. Food was hot and all homemade Would highly recommend

We ate here again tonight, great starters and the lamb and beef mains were excellently cooked with lovely sauces

Stunning food. Excellent service difficult to know why it isn't booked out every night? Enjoyed so much went again last night - fautless

We had a family reunion dinner at this resturant. Everything was splendid with a varied menue and attentive staff so I would definitely recommend a visit.

Lovely small restaurant & bar, amazing food that is not ridiculously priced, we had a great time & will be back.

Food was very nice, home made desert. Great value for money and obviously people who know good food, good wine and also how to look after their customers

Just returned from a weekend in the Crich area, we ate at the White Bear twice as we loved the food so much. Over the two visits we had the beef cheeks, sea bass, venison, chicken breast stuffed with haggis and the lamb rump as main courses, as well as a few different starters and desserts. All of the dishes, without exception were fantastic, the service friendly and professional, the ambiance warm and welcoming. We would not hesitate to return to the White Bear when next in the area.

Dinner here is a substantial and delicious experience. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome and that our comfort was important. A good array of interesting beers, as well as a wide choice of wines, none of which are over priced. Our starters were really good -feta and olives or black pudding scotch egg, followed by cod with prawn and lobster sauce-what a feast! Very generous portions did not allow for a dessert. Great service, friendly engagement and an all star experience. Would definitely recommend and we shall return. Thanks!

We have visited here a few times with friends and as a couple and we went again for Father’s Day for Sunday lunch with our children. There was only one option of roast of the day which was pork but we were not disappointed. The meat and crackling were cooked to perfection with a great selection of vegetables, Yorkshire pudding, roast and mash. There is also a blackboard menu of other meals to also choose from. Staff are friendly and welcoming. We look forward to returning again soon.

Busy tonight so glad we booked, but it still had a lovely, relaxing atmosphere with a few tables to spare.

We were led to The White Bear because we used Tripadvisor to search for restaurants near Mansfield and how pleased we are that it appeared in the search.

Somewhat upper end of mid range dining. Bit pricy but worth it for a special treat. Best for adults - no child menu as such.

We had a fabulous Anniversary meal here tonight. We had the best home made focaccia and an incredible Chocolate and Orange bread and butter pudding. All food was top notch and there was so much to choose from, that we ended up with 3 starters between the two of us. The black pudding scotch egg will never be forgotten nor will the tenderness of the venison or the size of that Cod. The service and atmosphere were perfect for a relaxing, romantic night in this quaint pub.

We made a last minute telephone reservation after being told to come here as a recommendation. From the phone call to leaving, the staff were very warm, jovial, friendly and attentive. The welcome on arrival was again the same, we ordered our drinks and sat in the cosy snug area to ponder over the menu (recommend to take a photo of the menu as you walk in as you are asked to look at the black board) There was an extensive choice, all looked delicious it was hard to choose. There were specials also to consider which again sounded delicious.

We went here as a family for my birthday. The setting is quaint, relaxed and lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The host who greeted us (Sue?!) was so friendly and warming. The menu is on a chalk board and there are specials which change regularly. We had some fabulous red wine and they had a few real ales. We had the special starter : black pudding scotch eggs. Mains: red wine and rosemary Lamb, venison and each got our own vegetables. It was all fantastic, the veg was cooked perfectly. My grandparents, parents and my husband and I adored it all. Will definitely be returning!

We went for my husbands birthday last Thursday. The host Sue is so friendly and attentive. The food was just amazing, we will definitely be visiting again soon.

Absolutely fabulous food from the starter to the desert. Couldn’t find fault with the food at this pub restaurant. You will probably need to book at it is very popular.

Booked late concidering usually busy at weekends but was delighted to get a table 8.45pm had starters and then steaks, cooked to perfection. Service was excellent and afterwards realised they had been short staffed, but still very high standards

Visited last night after hearing good reports .

We love it here...one of the best places to eat locally...a little more pricey, but well worth it! Pre-booked, plenty of tables to pick from, even though it was reasonably busy.

Called in for Sunday lunch last week, (10th Feb) and pleasantly surprised. Although quiet we had a very warm welcome. The food was absolutely superb and impossible to fault, well above the standard we expected from what appeared to be quite an ordinary looking pub set back off the A61. The prawn chowder was superb (have to say probably the best I have ever tasted) and there were lots of gluten free options as the food is cooked from fresh. The short rib of beef and lamb were excellent. Good portions, great quality and well cooked.

Having driven past for many a decade at long last ate here. It won’t be long before we eat here again. The outside is not much to prepare you for the quality of the food and service. Friendly and polite staff.

Been coming here the last few years and never fails to impress . Came with my friend for Sunday lunch we both had pork which was perfect . I had the guest bitter which is top notch and my friend red wine which she particpated of a few. Always good quality and the price reflects the quality.Nice chat with Sue and her husband after.

Not visited for a while but certainly wasn’t disappointed. For mains both me and my hubby had fillet steak topped with Stilton and wrapped in bacon. The steak was cooked to perfection, exactly as we had asked for it be done. Couldn’t fault it. For starters we shared cooked Brie with pancetta and for afters we shared White chocolate Baileys cheesecake. Fantastic meal with great service. Would definitely recommend and we won’t leave it so long before returning.

Visited after recently moving just down the road. Lovely olde world feel. Food is fantastic, impossible to fault! I had the goats cheese and beetroot Wellington (huge portion) came with a side of mixed veg and potato dauphinois. Partner had ribeye (on a bed of mash with Bordelaise sauce and a side of veg).Service fast and friendly. Highly recommend

We have visited here many times and have never been disappointed. The menu is extensive and the food is great.

Found quite by chance passing by looking for somewhere to lunch. The prawn chowder was delicious. Also enjoyed squid,venison and roast pork. Really recommend as somewhere to eat 🙂

Absolutely love it here...one of the best places to eat in the area, a little more pricey, but well worth it..

We have dined at The White Bear lots of times and it never fails to be fantastic. It is a quaint pub with tables set at angles to afford privacy. The menu is set out on a blackboard and the food is delicious. The service is great and the owner is lovely. It has a stunning view over the valley too. Love this place.

Been three times now, always had a fantastic meal. The service is great and the food is brilliant for the price.

Great food and great service. Been a while since I went but with so many good pubs around its hard to get a good balance. Anyway, great food, okay portions sizes and overall a quality experience.

I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting this area. The food is first class as is the service and the views are breathtaking.

Nine of us came here on Sunday for lunch. We were initially a bit worried as we’d booked for lunch at 1pm and there were no other cars in the car park and the pub was empty however the food was excellent, a large choice from the blackboard and a choice of pork or chicken for a Sunday roast. The food was all freshly cooked and came served with individual dishes of vegetables. Couldn’t fault the food. It’s a pity that the outside area, car park and seating area hadn’t been upgraded as the views from here are wonderful

Evening out with friends...received a very warm welcome from Sue at the bar - as we always do. Plenty of tables to chose from, even though it was fairly busy.

We hadn’t been here for a while, so it was nice to see if it was still as good?

Ate here on the 6th. Friendly and accomodating, as we had not booked. Food very good with the exception that the mussels turned out to be very large and slightly rubbery. I think they may have been NZ green lips, not UK sourced. Tasty though. Cosy place with very helpful staff.

If you haven’t been to this place YOU MUST. This pub is pretty difficult to find, but you must! Fabulous selection of meat cooked how you like it on a sunday.

Excellent meals, cooked to perfection, served with panache. Each dish is cooked from fresh, with well chosen choice cuts of meat and tasty fish dishes, served with a selection of vegetables, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are on the menu. With a relaxing atmosphere, thoughtful staff, and such delicious food, you will travel far before finding any restaurant with such an appreciation of food preparation and the serving of quality foods.

Would of liked to go to this pub for meal with friends and relatives, but seem to exclude anyone with children... just point blank we don’t accept children at this pub! Appalling for any pub to do this... I’m sure they must have a limited clientele...

Ate here for the first time last night. The whole experience was fantastic, the greeting we received and the service was second to none and the food, well it was absolutely gorgeous. This is a beautiful, very relaxed atmospheric little gem.

Since this is one of our favourite places to eat, our friends were keen to try it...and they were not disappointed. Everything was excellent. We had the French onion soup, salted squid and Brie for starters. For the main; duck breast, steaks and the cod, only 2 managed a pud!

First appearances on a cold rainy evening was are we at the right venue ???

We visited on a Saturday evening for a Mother’s Day Treat and booked in advance. We had tempura prawns to begin with and then Seabass, Cod and Steak for our mains. They were all delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We loved the cosy feel to the pub and would definitely come back. I would say that the outside of the pub does not do the pub justice at all as it is lovely inside!

Came here last night after reading the reviews, and were not disappointed. Great staff, beautiful environment and amazing food. Can't wait to come again x

Visited here on numerous occasions and keep forgetting to review this gem of a restaurant. We love the food and service at this family run establishment. Having tried a number of starters, main and deserts I would say you are safe to try anything you fancy on the blackboard menu.

We have been here quite a few times over the years and decided to go with friends on Friday 26...

Early evening visit. Real ale available which was well kept. We had venison and lamb cooked two ways. Both were...

As has been said before, don't judge a book by its cover. The outside certainly could use some tidying up;...

A quality meal with friends. I never mind paying a little more if the food is worth it. To be...

I have driven past The White Bear so many times and never did I think I'd be missing an absolute...

Very warm welcome.....lovely rustic restaurant, delicious food and great service. I always have the duck breast with peas and panchetta when we visited previously and had the same again...never disappoints. Hubby had the fillet steak which he thoroughly enjoyed. Well worth paying that bit extra for!

My partner and friend went to the restaurant last night 13/10/17. It s the first time we d been for a year as we recently moved away. As soon as we walked in we were welcomed as tho we’d been there last week, not only did the host remember us but remembered what drinks we had previously, a very welcoming personal touch thank you. The food was INCREDIBLE, we had the Brie starter, I had the Pork Belly, and my partner the Monkfish special for main, beautifully presented, and we both agreed we d order the same again. Thank you for a lovely evening. Highly recommend anyone to go and experience the hospitality and delightful food.

I went here again on Thursday 21st September with my wife and two friends.

bit pricey compared to other pubs but well worth paying that bit extra. The lamb shank is excellent.

Mi prometido y yo nos conocimos en nuestro mejor hombre para ultimar los arreglos, ya que era una práctica a medio camino punto de encuentro. Me han pasado este lugar muchas veces pensando que era un pub como todos los demás. Así que equivocado estaba. Simplemente demuestra que nunca debe juzgar un libro por su cubierta. Teníamos la cena y la calidad de la cocina era de primera clase. El personal es muy amable. Excepcionalmente limpias. Increíbles vistas en la parte trasera de la propiedad. Una joya de lugar

My husband and I have spent another great evening at The White Bear....the food was fantastic as always...the wine exceptionally good......and as always great service....hosting is a skill and this gastro pub has it down to a T!!!!!!! What a gem on our doorstep....

Having eaten here twice in the evening off the a la Carte menu and been happy with the food, I was extremely disappointed with their Sun lunch. For £12.50 I had a tiny chicken portion, 3 roast potatoes (no mash or new potatoes), some soggy stuffing and a bit of veg! Not a Yorkshire pud in sight. All very bland and rather boring. When I mentioned this to our waitress (older lady in charge) she was very dismissive and non apologetic. Just said we should have ordered off the other menu! That's not really the point of the right attitude. It was poor value for money. As we were still hungry we decided to have a dessert. I had the chocolate parfait at £5.50 which came with no cream or ice cream so I asked if I could have some ice cream with it - to be then charged an extra £1.25 for 1 scoop of cheap vanilla ice cream! When the waitress was challenged as to why someone in the restaurant had had cheesecake and theirs came with ice cream, she just said that the parfait was expensive to make! What?! We were not given any money off the bill nor a free tea or coffee! Shocking customer service. I WILL NOT BE RETURNING AND SPENDING MY MONEY THERE AGAIN.

Used to go here a lot but haven't been in over a decade until a recent Sunday lunch. Lovely roast dinner. However, only a few prawns on starter dish and one piece of focaccia bread way ahead of soup arriving. Seems a bit tired. Lovely staff but dated/tired decor & furnishings in places. Outside could be much nicer too with that wonderful view. Lots of cleaning products visible on a shelf near chalk board (but I prefer to get away from seeing those when I dine out!). Could've done with some music and a bit of character (in terms of makeover) to add to to the charm of what could be a great pub if modernised slightly while retaining character features.

Dined here with friends on a Saturday evening for dinner. Excellent food with enthusiastic service. Tempura prawns with sweet chilli perfect as was my wife's baked Brie wrapped in Parma ham. Homemade Foccacia very good quality. My duck breast was tasty, cooked really well, pink inside with crispy skin. Excellent jus. Vegetables al dente. All very tasty. In the South East, this meal would have been at least 25% more expensive. Was not expecting to find this place just off the main road. Beautiful views to boot. Highly recommended.

Currently on a motorcycle holiday making our way up to Scotland. Stopped en route near our first night's hotel at this quaint little gastro pub as I had seen other reviews when I did a Trip Advisor search. We didn't book in advance, but thankfully they were able to squeeze the 6 of us in ( would highly recommend booking to be certain you will get a table). The ambiance is just lovely, lots of original features, very authentic decor - would be great for a date night! Despite being soaking wet (and bikers!) we were given a warm welcome. We were cold and hungry and anything hot would have made us happy, but the food was just incredible. They have a very talented and creative chef. Between us we had 12 dishes and not one moan or whinge from anybody. I had baked brie wrapped in Parma ham, followed by the chicken stuffed with haggis in a whisky sauce - both were sublime. If it had been a nicer day we would have sat outside, as the views are stunning. Ample parking, easy to find, will definitely make return visit whenever we are in or near the Peak District.

We visited here on Saturday night for dinner.We enjoyed everything we had, it was perfect .The staff were professional and pleasant .The surroundings were lovely and traditional .We will be back .

A group of 4 of us came for a meal and some drinks, after being seated and the bar staff being snotty, we looked at the menu and nearly passed out at the prices! When we said 'we're sorry but we're going to go elsewhere' we didn't expect the staff to be happy, but they were extremely rude, also one of the staff said I'll tell the chef, tell him what we hadn't ordered anything! All in all, if you want overpriced food, rude staff, and an overrated establishment, this is the place to be!

This is the first time we have visited The White Bear, and very pleased we did! The exterior of the building doesn't look dramatically appealing, but inside it is a rather quaint little place. The lady who served us was really lovely, and was very attentive. The food; perfect! We had starters and mains, both were fantastic - the chef knew how to cook a fillet steak to perfection! Glad we found The White Bear, will definitely return in the future!

Please DO NOT judge from the outside!What a fantastic little pub/restaurant!.Rustic decor, lovely calm ambiance quite quirky really.Lovely friendly staff.We were greeted on arrival by the landlady, friendly and polite .Great choice of wines.Amazing choice of food venison, steak,lamb, salmon etc.. all cooked in a delectable way so difficult to choose!!.We had a calamari as starters and was offered a choice of bread ( rosemary and basil or cherry tomato) we opted for the rosemary and basil which was very nice.Main course.My husband chose the venison.I chose the fillet steak cooked in port with stilton and wrapped in bacon.We both were given seasonal vegetables on a side dish which were included.And also a side dish of dauphanese potato with the steak.The meats were both cooked to perfection ( medium rare) beautiful and tender.The whole experience created a wonderful plesent evening. This is our only day off being in the profession also ( of a similar nature)So it's imperative we enjoy our dining experience. We shall definatly return! And shall highly recommend. Thank you to all staff.

As a party of seven of us we're leaving the pub, I made a comment to one of the waiting staff that the meal was not good and we would not be returning for second helpings. As we arrived home my husbands mobile was ringing. He passed his mobile to me to answer. It was the White Bear. The chef asked me why I had made the complaint. I proceeded to tell him------the venison tasteless -----the monkfish tough-----the steak not cooked to requirement ( we sent the steak back but they brought it back and said there was nothing wrong with it!!!!!! The chef then said to me "Obviously this is not your type of pub". To which I said, " Obviously not", and switched the phone off!!

We came here last weekend for a meal, a warm cozy atmosphere. The menu has plenty of choice and the food was fantastic. Service was spot on. Would definitely return again.

The White Bear is a real find. This was our first visit here. We had a really warm welcome. The menu and specials were fully explained and whilst we sat in the bar area with our drinks our order was taken. We had the lamb kleftika and the salmon and monkfish. The surroundings are so lovely and quaint but mind your head if you're on the tall side. We could sit were we wanted (we had an early booking) so we plumped for the table next to the gorgeous log burner - so cosy. The food was absolutely delicious, packed full of flavour, piping hot and nicely presented. Portion sizes were excellent. The puds were also well presented and tasty. We felt really comfortable, unrushed and well fed. We shall return!

Another great meal at The a White Bear. We try to come here as regular as possible as the food, wine and hospitality are always spot on.

We went to the white bear for a meal it was the first time we had been there what a lovely pub they had hand pulled ales the landlady was most helpful nothing was too much trouble & the food was excellent we will definitely go again

As other diners have commented from the outside it doesn't look much,but do not be put off,I repeat DO NOT be put off ,inside it is very nice some of the best food and best service we have ever had and if you read my other revues I'm very picky.Do not miss this gem of a restuarant.

This pub looks very ordinary from the outside but the inside is homely and the food is fresh, well cooked, tasty and served hot. Strangely the menu is on a blackboard which isn't obvious when you first walk in. You need to book and it's better to be seated in the bar area which is cosier and more atmospheric than the very bright annex/extension. Wine by the glass was good, food couldn't be faulted, albeit slightly slow in coming out from the kitchen, but well worth the wait. Great meal for 2 was approx £65, we shared dessert, definitely worth a visit.

Me and my husband go here regularly...probably once a month...For a night out...meal and plenty of drinks!!!! The service is always fantastic...and I've experienced shocking service and been a waitress myself!!! I love the blackboard menu and have sampled a large selection from it...and we have never had a bad meal....It is always delicious ....The wine is gorgeous and a great selection!!! I think it is very unfair to call this 'just pub grub'.....It is far more than that...If you want 'just pub grub' you can go to a brewers fayre or any other chain establishment....For which there is a large marked difference!!!!! Try the Greyhound down the road....but if you don't mind...I won't!!!! I have read some of the negative reviews and find them hard to swallow....especially when the grammar and spelling is especially bad...I like that the dessert menu is small and succinct....It makes choosing easier....and the chocolate & orange bread & butter pudding is to die for!!!! This is a great restaurant or 'gastro pub'....I don't care what they call it.....The food is delicious...The service and hospitality fantastic...and we shall definitely be going again.....soon!!!!!!!!!!

Once again an excellent meal, drinks and friendly service. Highly recommended. Nice choice of cask ales, on this occasion it was "Reinbeer" 3.7% to accompany the perfectly cooked rack of lamb.

Dined here on a number of occasions with friends and family. Excellent in every way. Atmosphere, food, staff all amazing.

Our family group of 8, went for Sunday lunch, to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday at The White Bear - somewhere we have been to many times before.The food was excellent (as usual) and without exception, everyone in our party enjoyed what they had - Pork belly x3, Rack of Lamb x2, Fish, Turkey & 1 other.Having requested a dairy-free meal when we booked, it was reassuring to find that the staff were careful to identify who in the party required that option. The relatively recent addition of some more comfortable dining chairs is a very welcome change from the previously un-padded ones they had before.